Synth Soundbath: Alesis Andromeda A6

Join us at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology.

Part educational experience, part immersive listening session, the program invites participants to engage with sound as both a scientific phenomenon and a deeply personal, sensory experience.

This is not your typical soundbath. Each hour-long session begins with an educational deep dive into the history of music in wellness practices, the science of sound, and the technology behind an iconic synthesizer from NMC's collection. Participants are then invited to get comfortable and settle in for the soundbath portion of the experience.

Held on the last Sunday of each month, each session spotlights a different synthesizer from NMC’s collection. Often associated with experimental music rather than wellness practices, synthesizers offer a unique lens into the science of sound and the body’s response to vibration, expanding how we listen, feel, and understand music’s role in well-being.

This session features the Alesis Andromeda A6, released in 2000. One of the last great flagship analog synthesizers, the Andromeda combines 16 voices of true analog synthesis with a remarkably deep and expressive sound engine. Capable of producing everything from warm, evolving pads to shimmering ambient textures, its expansive sonic palette makes it an ideal instrument for immersive listening.

Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, blanket, or anything that helps them get comfortable as they settle in.